Edinburgh Hotels
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It's a busy city for both business and leisure reasons, hotels have not been cheap in Edinburgh since before Covid.
And that's because other than January post festive season, it's largely always busy.
Flights from LHR to EDI are ALWAYS full.
I travel up there every two weeks, have done for years.
Look up serviced apartments - they can sometimes offer a saving against regular hotels in the centre of town.
Mansley one on thistle st is good, but pricing totally dependant on dates of course. If you are spanning a weekend, forget discounts.
A few cheaper hotels near Haymarket station perhaps, but if i looked up now i'd suspect to be paying £160+ for most city centre hotels per night.
A few chain hotels in Grassmarket but that's a noisy /student type area.
Airbnb's are a possible option , but i've had such bad luck with those in Edinburgh i've given up trying.
It's just not a cheap city to go to. (which city/capital is these days? ).
And that's because other than January post festive season, it's largely always busy.
Flights from LHR to EDI are ALWAYS full.
I travel up there every two weeks, have done for years.
Look up serviced apartments - they can sometimes offer a saving against regular hotels in the centre of town.
Mansley one on thistle st is good, but pricing totally dependant on dates of course. If you are spanning a weekend, forget discounts.
A few cheaper hotels near Haymarket station perhaps, but if i looked up now i'd suspect to be paying £160+ for most city centre hotels per night.
A few chain hotels in Grassmarket but that's a noisy /student type area.
Airbnb's are a possible option , but i've had such bad luck with those in Edinburgh i've given up trying.
It's just not a cheap city to go to. (which city/capital is these days? ).
Nyloc20 said:
We’re planning a midweek break there shortly and I’m shocked at the price of city centre hotels. Can anyone recommend a good quality hotel or B&B not far out of the city centre please? As I’m struggling with mobility issues it would need be on a bus or tram route. Thanks.
Not cheap to stay in Edinburgh at any time of year. Stay out near the airport and use the trams. If you ignore the investment cost, they are great value.When I walk past and see "live" prices it is pretty frightening, and really the city is busy all year round now as per above - even the areas just outside the city centre are full of tourists.
The bus service is generally very good though in terms of network and cost, albeit it is impacted by worsening traffic congestion.
There are regular bus services out towards the south of the city centre (Newington, and on to the Royal Infirmary main hospital) - there are quite a variety of guest houses and hotels once you get past Preston Street depending how far you fancy being out of town - 15 to 45 minutes on the bus from Princes Street depending on traffic and how far South you go.
The bus routes (to places you might actually want to stay....) in the north and west of the city centre are more limited, but the tram was recently extended to Leith and Granton to the north and I think there are a few chain hotels down there that might be more reasonable than city centre. Tram to the centre is quick and comfortable from there and there are other things to do in Leith as well.
There are a couple of hotels to the east (on airport route) accessible by tram near Edinburgh Park but not sure what prices are like and you are a bit further out. Be aware that the tram costs (quite a lot) extra near/from the airport vs everywhere else it runs.
The bus service is generally very good though in terms of network and cost, albeit it is impacted by worsening traffic congestion.
There are regular bus services out towards the south of the city centre (Newington, and on to the Royal Infirmary main hospital) - there are quite a variety of guest houses and hotels once you get past Preston Street depending how far you fancy being out of town - 15 to 45 minutes on the bus from Princes Street depending on traffic and how far South you go.
The bus routes (to places you might actually want to stay....) in the north and west of the city centre are more limited, but the tram was recently extended to Leith and Granton to the north and I think there are a few chain hotels down there that might be more reasonable than city centre. Tram to the centre is quick and comfortable from there and there are other things to do in Leith as well.
There are a couple of hotels to the east (on airport route) accessible by tram near Edinburgh Park but not sure what prices are like and you are a bit further out. Be aware that the tram costs (quite a lot) extra near/from the airport vs everywhere else it runs.
Can highly recommend 23 Mayfield if you’re after a ‘posh b&b’ which is a 30min walk from the city centre, but also right on the main bus route. Also has free car parking.
https://www.23mayfield.co.uk/
Stayed multiple times and always enjoyed our stay. Breakfast is fantastic, and the hosts (Ross and Catherine) are great.
https://www.23mayfield.co.uk/
Stayed multiple times and always enjoyed our stay. Breakfast is fantastic, and the hosts (Ross and Catherine) are great.
We have stayed at one of the serviced apartments run by Destiny Scotland, the last few times we have been to Edinburgh.
Very nice places to stay at and prices are pretty reasonable.
https://www.destinyscotland.com/
Very nice places to stay at and prices are pretty reasonable.
https://www.destinyscotland.com/
You won't be far from Jupiter Artland which is worth a visit if you are aren't too restricted by mobility issues. Since you will have the car and it's not too far away from Dalmahoy then I would also recommend a little visit to Port Edgar/South Queensferry if the weather is nice. There are some lovely spots to eat, have a coffee and cake or simply enjoy some ice cream all along the town these days.
Hermiston Park and Ride is close by but only served by buses. Before you get to it, following the A71, you can also take Curriehill Road and jump on a train at Curriehill Station. If you feel tram would be better suited then definitely ditch the car next to the park and ride at the airport, Ingliston.
Hermiston Park and Ride is close by but only served by buses. Before you get to it, following the A71, you can also take Curriehill Road and jump on a train at Curriehill Station. If you feel tram would be better suited then definitely ditch the car next to the park and ride at the airport, Ingliston.
beambeam1 said:
You won't be far from Jupiter Artland which is worth a visit if you are aren't too restricted by mobility issues. Since you will have the car and it's not too far away from Dalmahoy then I would also recommend a little visit to Port Edgar/South Queensferry if the weather is nice. There are some lovely spots to eat, have a coffee and cake or simply enjoy some ice cream all along the town these days.
Hermiston Park and Ride is close by but only served by buses. Before you get to it, following the A71, you can also take Curriehill Road and jump on a train at Curriehill Station. If you feel tram would be better suited then definitely ditch the car next to the park and ride at the airport, Ingliston.
Thanks, that’s really useful info. I’m waiting for a knee replacement, I can manage a couple of hundred yards (slowly!) at a time.Hermiston Park and Ride is close by but only served by buses. Before you get to it, following the A71, you can also take Curriehill Road and jump on a train at Curriehill Station. If you feel tram would be better suited then definitely ditch the car next to the park and ride at the airport, Ingliston.
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